RFP #100626 AscendRural Innovation Challenge: Bridging Distance to Rural Care & Services

The State of Alaska, on behalf of Sourcewell, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP #100626) for the “AscendRural Innovation Challenge.” The purpose of the challenge is to develop a contracting solution that enables participating government, education, nonprofit, tribal, and other public entities to improve access to health‑care and related services for residents of rural and remote communities. Proposers are expected to present innovative approaches—potentially leveraging telehealth, mobile health units, digital platforms, or other technology‑enabled services—that can be adopted across Sourcewell’s nationwide network of members. The solicitation is open statewide, with proposals due by October 6, 2026. • Target audience: State of Alaska and Sourcewell participating entities (government, K‑12, higher education, nonprofit, tribal). • Scope: Design, develop, and propose a scalable solution to bridge distance to rural health‑care and services. • Deliverables likely include a detailed implementation plan, technology architecture, cost model, and pilot testing framework. • Proposal submission must be made through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal; late submissions will be rejected. • No pre‑bid meeting, site visit, or question‑deadline is identified in the notice.